Vehicle recall 12V456000 · September 18, 2012

Altec AH100, AH75 and 2 more models

An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 AH75/85/100 and HL125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. As a result, the cylinder could loosen from the rod allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the confines of the chassis when it is in a stowed position.
Consequence: If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will increase the torque on the piston free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 570.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V456000
Reported to NHTSA: September 18, 2012
Filed by: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 570
Owner notification: November 6, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 245
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 12V456000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec AH100 (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Altec AH75 (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Altec AH85 (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Altec HL125 (2002-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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